Combines History question

northsouthsteven

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When we got involved with gleaner was in the early 60's (1960's not r60's). The series date of introduction run with the alphabet. I'll talk to father about the capacity of the early models as the first machine I ran wast the E. What I don't know is what equipment gleaner had before the 60's. I know gleaner existed and I know my grandfather did custom cutting with gleaners before his death in 1951. Any body got info, I'm intrested. thanks steven
 

CA

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We had an A, then a C2 and replaced it with an l in early 70's. I think the l and M came out in 71 or 72. The G was bigger than the C, with a 42" cylinder I think. The l replaced it as the largestin the fleet with its 48" cylinder. Biggest challenge with the C2 was not enough power with the gas engine (D-19 motor). The l with the turbocharged XT motor was a dream in comparison. I'd have to look up the dates but share this from memory.
 

Jamie

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We own a Gleaner EIII combine. We think it's about a '68-'73 but we're not sure. It has a four cyl. gas engine, 66 bu. bin without extensions(we added 12" ext.),a 27 1_2" wide cylinder, cab, and about 5000-6000 sq. in. of cleaning capacity. If you can tell me any history about the EI, EII, or EIII's, I would appreciate it.
 

larry

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Gleaner first built the 'R' model begining in the late 40's. They introduced the 'A' about 1950, which would handle a 12' or 14' head. These were built through the 50's, and quite a few can still be found cutting little fields in western Kansas. In 1960, Gleaner introduced the 'C', which could handle heads up to 20', with a 40" cylinder. They also introduced the smaller 'E', with 10', 12' or 13' heads. In 1964, they updated these models with the C2 and A2 models. The 'E III' was introduced in 1967 to replace the 'E'. In 1968, the 'F' replaced the 'A2', with a 38" cylinder. The 'G' model replaced the 'C II', with headers up to 23'. In 1969, the 'K' replaced the 'E III' as the smallest combine in the line. 1972 marked the introduction of the 'l', with the 48" cylinder and headers to 24'. The 'M' replaced the 'G' in 1973, using a 40" cylinder and headers to 22'. The series 2 machines were introduced in 1977, with the l2, M2, F2 and K2 models. The first Gleaner rotaries were introduced in 1978, with the N6 and N5 models. The N7 came out the next year. The series 3 conventionals were introduced in 1983, with the l3, M3 and F3 models. The smaller K machines were dropped. The R5, R6 and R7 machines were made in 1986, with the R5 continued into 1987. The two larger rotaries were replaced by the Deutz-powered R60 and R70 in 1987. The R50 replaced the R5 in 1988, and was joined by the R40, as Gleaner dropped the conventionals. Of course, in 1992, the R42, R52, R62 and R72 models were introduced. Gleaner has a long reputation of building simple, durable combines. I hope they continue that trend in the future.
 
 
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